Albany Medical Center Health System

Albany Medical Center

Glens Falls Hospital

Columbia Memorial Hospital

Albany Medical Center - South Clinical Campus

Saratoga  Hospital

ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Work Environment

Compensation

Culture

Med Surg

ED - Emergency Department

Telemetry

Allied Health Professional

Sterile Processing Technician

PCU - Progressive Care Unit

CT Technologist

Med Surg / Telemetry

Hospice

Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs, NY is not nationally ranked in any specialty.

Samaritan Hospital

Saint Peter's Hospital

Albany Stratton VA Medical Center

Cobleskill Regional Hospital

Little Falls Hospital

<body><h3>Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services</h3><br/><p>Experienced Nurses# Join our team and work in our Emergency Department! Just a few of our perks include: Sign-On Bonus of up to $10,000 showing our belief in you! RN Student Loan Forgiveness up to $30,000 (Minimum 2 years of experience required) Professional Development Program where you can earn up to $6,000 bonus and $2,000 for your own professional development# Tuition Assistance # our unique Nursing Scholarship Program where you could qualify for full tuition, books and fees to pursue a BSN or MSN.# Certification Pay Program. Medical and Prescription coverage available the first of the month after you start. As low as $47 biweekly. Dental and vision coverage also available. Excellent benefit package to include generous paid time off. Shift differentials of 12 to 30%. 403 (b) Retirement Plan The prestige of working at a Magnet Designated Hospital PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Assessments: Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills that are age specific in all interactions and delivery of nursing care.# Assesses patients# physical/psycho-social status. Analyzes relevant data. Integrates assessment results in care planning, goals and outcomes. Provides for therapeutic interventions based on the continued assessment, prescribed orders and input from other care providers. Provides for adequate pain management, manages IV therapy and administers medications according to critical elements. Provides for patient/colleague/self-safety and protection. Communication: Communicates with patients, colleagues, providers, and management in an accurate, considerate, and timely manner. Applies patient specific communication skills in interactions that are culturally sensitive # appropriate to age. Language barriers and sensory # cognitive deficit are accommodated. Provides report that is pertinent, concise using SBAR. Documents in a complete, timely and concise manner. Problem Solving: Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems. Practices within limits of experience/capability. Collects and integrates data from multi sources and seeks assistance/information appropriately. Analyzes data critically in order to support clinical decision making. Displays an ability to solve problems, reason and learn utilizing evidenced based practice. Caring Relationships: Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness, and/or healing. Relationship based care is fostered with patients, their families and co-worker to create a caring and healing environment where pts/their families are the center of caring processes. Initiates non-task related introduction, converses at eye level when able, uses touch as appropriate, keeps patients/families informed, involves patients/families in decision making, anticipate needs, responds to concerns in a timely manner, rounds frequently on the 3 P#s when applicable. Protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Advocates for patients/families including obtaining advanced directives when applicable.# Expedites discharges per guidelines. Time Management: Manages own work and material resources effectively. Delivers organized care by prioritizing care needs and tasks effectively. Positively adapts to changes in patients condition, assignment and expectations. Maintains clean, orderly environment of care. Leadership: Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience. Delegates and/or assigns care that is consistent with role, scope of practice, and abilities of recipient. Provides feedback pertinent to the situation that is positive and/or provides co-workers educational opportunities. Co-ordinates care within the multi-disciplinary team. Manages conflict in capable, effective manner. Actively participates and promotes professional practice by participating on committees, councils, policy development, or professional organizations. Teaching: Incorporates teaching in delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease. Provides information to patient/family with consideration for individual needs. Assess for barriers to learning and motivation. Teaches patient/family to safely take and monitor effects of medications. Prepares a patient/family for prescribed treatment/procedure/discharge. Consults multi-disciplinary team as appropriate to enhance patient/family education. Provides counseling for health behaviors. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Candidates with AAS in Nursing who will complete BSN within four years of date of hire will be considered. # Salary Range: $32 - $53.81 Pay Grade: N10 Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.

Experienced Nurses…

Join our team and work in our Emergency Department!

Just a few of our perks include:

* Sign-On Bonus of up to $10,000 showing our belief in you!
* RN Student Loan Forgiveness up to $30,000 (Minimum 2 years of experience required)
* Professional Development Program where you can earn up to $6,000 bonus and $2,000 for your own professional development
* Tuition Assistance &amp; our unique Nursing Scholarship Program where you could qualify for full tuition, books and fees to pursue a BSN or MSN.
* Certification Pay Program.
* Medical and Prescription coverage available the first of the month after you start. As low as $47 biweekly. Dental and vision coverage also available.
* Excellent benefit package to include generous paid time off.
* Shift differentials of 12 to 30%.
* 403 (b) Retirement Plan
* The prestige of working at a Magnet Designated Hospital

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Assessments: Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills that are age specific in all interactions and delivery of nursing care. Assesses patients' physical/psycho-social status. Analyzes relevant data. Integrates assessment results in care planning, goals and outcomes. Provides for therapeutic interventions based on the continued assessment, prescribed orders and input from other care providers. Provides for adequate pain management, manages IV therapy and administers medications according to critical elements. Provides for patient/colleague/self-safety and protection.

Communication: Communicates with patients, colleagues, providers, and management in an accurate, considerate, and timely manner. Applies patient specific communication skills in interactions that are culturally sensitive &amp; appropriate to age. Language barriers and sensory &amp; cognitive deficit are accommodated. Provides report that is pertinent, concise using SBAR. Documents in a complete, timely and concise manner.

Problem Solving: Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems. Practices within limits of experience/capability. Collects and integrates data from multi sources and seeks assistance/information appropriately. Analyzes data critically in order to support clinical decision making. Displays an ability to solve problems, reason and learn utilizing evidenced based practice.

Caring Relationships: Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness, and/or healing. Relationship based care is fostered with patients, their families and co-worker to create a caring and healing environment where pts/their families are the center of caring processes. Initiates non-task related introduction, converses at eye level when able, uses touch as appropriate, keeps patients/families informed, involves patients/families in decision making, anticipate needs, responds to concerns in a timely manner, rounds frequently on the 3 P's when applicable. Protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Advocates for patients/families including obtaining advanced directives when applicable. Expedites discharges per guidelines.

Time Management: Manages own work and material resources effectively. Delivers organized care by prioritizing care needs and tasks effectively. Positively adapts to changes in patients condition, assignment and expectations. Maintains clean, orderly environment of care.

Leadership: Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience. Delegates and/or assigns care that is consistent with role, scope of practice, and abilities of recipient. Provides feedback pertinent to the situation that is positive and/or provides co-workers educational opportunities. Co-ordinates care within the multi-disciplinary team. Manages conflict in capable, effective manner. Actively participates and promotes professional practice by participating on committees, councils, policy development, or professional organizations.

Teaching: Incorporates teaching in delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease. Provides information to patient/family with consideration for individual needs. Assess for barriers to learning and motivation. Teaches patient/family to safely take and monitor effects of medications. Prepares a patient/family for prescribed treatment/procedure/discharge. Consults multi-disciplinary team as appropriate to enhance patient/family education. Provides counseling for health behaviors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Candidates with AAS in Nursing who will complete BSN within four years of date of hire will be considered.

Salary Range: $32 - $53.81

Pay Grade: N10

Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency ServicesExperienced Nurses# Join our team and work in our Emergency Department! Just a few of our perks include: Sign-On Bonus of up to $10,000 showing our belief in you! RN Student Loan Forgiveness up to $30,000 (Minimum 2 years of experience required) Professional Development Program where you can earn up to $6,000 bonus and $2,000 for your own professional development# Tuition Assistance # our unique Nursing Scholarship Program where you could qualify for full tuition, books and fees to pursue a BSN or MSN.# Certification Pay Program. Medical and Prescription coverage available the first of the month after you start. As low as $47 biweekly. Dental and vision coverage also available. Excellent benefit package to include generous paid time off. Shift differentials of 12 to 30%. 403 (b) Retirement Plan The prestige of working at a Magnet Designated Hospital PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Assessments: Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills that are age specific in all interactions and delivery of nursing care.# Assesses patients# physical/psycho-social status. Analyzes relevant data. Integrates assessment results in care planning, goals and outcomes. Provides for therapeutic interventions based on the continued assessment, prescribed orders and input from other care providers. Provides for adequate pain management, manages IV therapy and administers medications according to critical elements. Provides for patient/colleague/self-safety and protection. Communication: Communicates with patients, colleagues, providers, and management in an accurate, considerate, and timely manner. Applies patient specific communication skills in interactions that are culturally sensitive # appropriate to age. Language barriers and sensory # cognitive deficit are accommodated. Provides report that is pertinent, concise using SBAR. Documents in a complete, timely and concise manner. Problem Solving: Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems. Practices within limits of experience/capability. Collects and integrates data from multi sources and seeks assistance/information appropriately. Analyzes data critically in order to support clinical decision making. Displays an ability to solve problems, reason and learn utilizing evidenced based practice. Caring Relationships: Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness, and/or healing. Relationship based care is fostered with patients, their families and co-worker to create a caring and healing environment where pts/their families are the center of caring processes. Initiates non-task related introduction, converses at eye level when able, uses touch as appropriate, keeps patients/families informed, involves patients/families in decision making, anticipate needs, responds to concerns in a timely manner, rounds frequently on the 3 P#s when applicable. Protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Advocates for patients/families including obtaining advanced directives when applicable.# Expedites discharges per guidelines. Time Management: Manages own work and material resources effectively. Delivers organized care by prioritizing care needs and tasks effectively. Positively adapts to changes in patients condition, assignment and expectations. Maintains clean, orderly environment of care. Leadership: Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience. Delegates and/or assigns care that is consistent with role, scope of practice, and abilities of recipient. Provides feedback pertinent to the situation that is positive and/or provides co-workers educational opportunities. Co-ordinates care within the multi-disciplinary team. Manages conflict in capable, effective manner. Actively participates and promotes professional practice by participating on committees, councils, policy development, or professional organizations. Teaching: Incorporates teaching in delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease. Provides information to patient/family with consideration for individual needs. Assess for barriers to learning and motivation. Teaches patient/family to safely take and monitor effects of medications. Prepares a patient/family for prescribed treatment/procedure/discharge. Consults multi-disciplinary team as appropriate to enhance patient/family education. Provides counseling for health behaviors. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Candidates with AAS in Nursing who will complete BSN within four years of date of hire will be considered. # Salary Range: $32 - $53.81 Pay Grade: N10 Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location. Experienced Nurses… Join our team and work in our Emergency Department! Just a few of our perks include: * Sign-On Bonus of up to $10,000 showing our belief in you! * RN Student Loan Forgiveness up to $30,000 (Minimum 2 years of experience required) * Professional Development Program where you can earn up to $6,000 bonus and $2,000 for your own professional development * Tuition Assistance &amp; our unique Nursing Scholarship Program where you could qualify for full tuition, books and fees to pursue a BSN or MSN. * Certification Pay Program. * Medical and Prescription coverage available the first of the month after you start. As low as $47 biweekly. Dental and vision coverage also available. * Excellent benefit package to include generous paid time off. * Shift differentials of 12 to 30%. * 403 (b) Retirement Plan * The prestige of working at a Magnet Designated Hospital PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Assessments: Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills that are age specific in all interactions and delivery of nursing care. Assesses patients' physical/psycho-social status. Analyzes relevant data. Integrates assessment results in care planning, goals and outcomes. Provides for therapeutic interventions based on the continued assessment, prescribed orders and input from other care providers. Provides for adequate pain management, manages IV therapy and administers medications according to critical elements. Provides for patient/colleague/self-safety and protection. Communication: Communicates with patients, colleagues, providers, and management in an accurate, considerate, and timely manner. Applies patient specific communication skills in interactions that are culturally sensitive &amp; appropriate to age. Language barriers and sensory &amp; cognitive deficit are accommodated. Provides report that is pertinent, concise using SBAR. Documents in a complete, timely and concise manner. Problem Solving: Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems. Practices within limits of experience/capability. Collects and integrates data from multi sources and seeks assistance/information appropriately. Analyzes data critically in order to support clinical decision making. Displays an ability to solve problems, reason and learn utilizing evidenced based practice. Caring Relationships: Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness, and/or healing. Relationship based care is fostered with patients, their families and co-worker to create a caring and healing environment where pts/their families are the center of caring processes. Initiates non-task related introduction, converses at eye level when able, uses touch as appropriate, keeps patients/families informed, involves patients/families in decision making, anticipate needs, responds to concerns in a timely manner, rounds frequently on the 3 P's when applicable. Protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Advocates for patients/families including obtaining advanced directives when applicable. Expedites discharges per guidelines. Time Management: Manages own work and material resources effectively. Delivers organized care by prioritizing care needs and tasks effectively. Positively adapts to changes in patients condition, assignment and expectations. Maintains clean, orderly environment of care. Leadership: Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience. Delegates and/or assigns care that is consistent with role, scope of practice, and abilities of recipient. Provides feedback pertinent to the situation that is positive and/or provides co-workers educational opportunities. Co-ordinates care within the multi-disciplinary team. Manages conflict in capable, effective manner. Actively participates and promotes professional practice by participating on committees, councils, policy development, or professional organizations. Teaching: Incorporates teaching in delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease. Provides information to patient/family with consideration for individual needs. Assess for barriers to learning and motivation. Teaches patient/family to safely take and monitor effects of medications. Prepares a patient/family for prescribed treatment/procedure/discharge. Consults multi-disciplinary team as appropriate to enhance patient/family education. Provides counseling for health behaviors. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Candidates with AAS in Nursing who will complete BSN within four years of date of hire will be considered. Salary Range: $32 - $53.81 Pay Grade: N10 Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location. 

<body><h3>Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical/Hospice/Oncology</h3><br/><p>Join our Team on A3/C3!## #About the Unit:# A3 (37 beds) and C3 (20 beds) work together to care for a medically complex patient population. Whether it#s oncology or pulmonary patients, those with infections, or patients at end of life, you have the opportunity to develop a solid foundation, hone your skills, gain expertise in various aspects of patient care, and truly make a difference. Every day presents multiple learning opportunities as we work very closely with other nurses, physicians, and other disciplines to provide quality care to our patients and provide you with a tremendous learning path. For those interested, after gaining experience on the unit, becoming chemotherapy certified becomes a potential career advancement option, further expanding one#s skill set.# About our Team:# Our staff on A3/C3 say it best!# They speak of a true sense of teamwork and consider co-workers to be family.# As a result, they take care of each other.# Their philosophy is that working as a team fosters better patient and family interactions, creating an increased level of satisfaction for everyone.# They also speak of the#camaraderie with physicians and leadership, all contributing to a rewarding and gratifying unit.# PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Assessments: Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills that are age specific in all interactions and delivery of nursing care.# Assesses patients# physical/psycho-social status. Analyzes relevant data. Integrates assessment results in care planning, goals and outcomes. Provides for therapeutic interventions based on the continued assessment, prescribed orders and input from other care providers. Provides for adequate pain management, manages IV therapy and administers medications according to critical elements. Provides for patient/colleague/self safety and protection. Communication: Communicates with patients, colleagues, providers, and management in an accurate, considerate, and timely manner. Applies patient specific communication skills in interactions that are culturally sensitive # appropriate to age. Language barriers and sensory # cognitive deficit are accommodated. Provides report that is pertinent, concise using SBAR. Documents in a complete, timely and concise manner. Problem Solving: Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems. Practices within limits of experience/capability. Collects and integrates data from multi sources and seeks assistance/information appropriately. Analyzes data critically in order to support clinical decision making. Displays an ability to solve problems, reason and learn utilizing evidenced based practice. Caring Relationships: Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness, and/or healing. Relationship based care is fostered with patients, their families and co-worker to create a caring and healing environment where pts/their families are the center of caring processes. Initiates non-task related introduction, converses at eye level when able, uses touch as appropriate, keeps patients/families informed, involves patients/families in decision making, anticipate needs, responds to concerns in a timely manner, rounds frequently on the 3 P#s when applicable. Protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Advocates for patients/families including obtaining advanced directives when applicable.# Expedites discharges per guidelines. Time Management: Manages own work and material resources effectively. Delivers organized care by prioritizing care needs and tasks effectively. Positively adapts to changes in patients condition, assignment and expectations. Maintains clean, orderly environment of care. Leadership: Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience. Delegates and/or assigns care that is consistent with role, scope of practice, and abilities of recipient. Provides feedback pertinent to the situation that is positive and/or provides co-workers educational opportunities. Co-ordinates care within the multi-disciplinary team. Manages conflict in capable, effective manner. Actively participates and promotes professional practice by participating on committees, councils, policy development, or professional organizations. Teaching: Incorporates teaching in delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease. Provides information to patient/family with consideration for individual needs. Assess for barriers to learning and motivation. Teaches patient/family to safely take and monitor effects of medications. Prepares a patient/family for prescribed treatment/procedure/discharge. Consults multi-disciplinary team as appropriate to enhance patient/family education. Provides counseling for health behaviors. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Candidates with AAS in Nursing who will complete BSN within four years of date of hire will be considered. Salary Range: $32 - $53.81 Pay Grade: N10 Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.

Join our Team on A3/C3!

About the Unit:

A3 (37 beds) and C3 (20 beds) work together to care for a medically complex patient population. Whether it's oncology or pulmonary patients, those with infections, or patients at end of life, you have the opportunity to develop a solid foundation, hone your skills, gain expertise in various aspects of patient care, and truly make a difference. Every day presents multiple learning opportunities as we work very closely with other nurses, physicians, and other disciplines to provide quality care to our patients and provide you with a tremendous learning path. For those interested, after gaining experience on the unit, becoming chemotherapy certified becomes a potential career advancement option, further expanding one's skill set.

About our Team:

Our staff on A3/C3 say it best! They speak of a true sense of teamwork and consider co-workers to be family. As a result, they take care of each other. Their philosophy is that working as a team fosters better patient and family interactions, creating an increased level of satisfaction for everyone. They also speak of the camaraderie with physicians and leadership, all contributing to a rewarding and gratifying unit.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Assessments: Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills that are age specific in all interactions and delivery of nursing care. Assesses patients' physical/psycho-social status. Analyzes relevant data. Integrates assessment results in care planning, goals and outcomes. Provides for therapeutic interventions based on the continued assessment, prescribed orders and input from other care providers. Provides for adequate pain management, manages IV therapy and administers medications according to critical elements. Provides for patient/colleague/self safety and protection.

Communication: Communicates with patients, colleagues, providers, and management in an accurate, considerate, and timely manner. Applies patient specific communication skills in interactions that are culturally sensitive &amp; appropriate to age. Language barriers and sensory &amp; cognitive deficit are accommodated. Provides report that is pertinent, concise using SBAR. Documents in a complete, timely and concise manner.

Problem Solving: Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems. Practices within limits of experience/capability. Collects and integrates data from multi sources and seeks assistance/information appropriately. Analyzes data critically in order to support clinical decision making. Displays an ability to solve problems, reason and learn utilizing evidenced based practice.

Caring Relationships: Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness, and/or healing. Relationship based care is fostered with patients, their families and co-worker to create a caring and healing environment where pts/their families are the center of caring processes. Initiates non-task related introduction, converses at eye level when able, uses touch as appropriate, keeps patients/families informed, involves patients/families in decision making, anticipate needs, responds to concerns in a timely manner, rounds frequently on the 3 P's when applicable. Protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Advocates for patients/families including obtaining advanced directives when applicable. Expedites discharges per guidelines.

Time Management: Manages own work and material resources effectively. Delivers organized care by prioritizing care needs and tasks effectively. Positively adapts to changes in patients condition, assignment and expectations. Maintains clean, orderly environment of care.

Leadership: Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience. Delegates and/or assigns care that is consistent with role, scope of practice, and abilities of recipient. Provides feedback pertinent to the situation that is positive and/or provides co-workers educational opportunities. Co-ordinates care within the multi-disciplinary team. Manages conflict in capable, effective manner. Actively participates and promotes professional practice by participating on committees, councils, policy development, or professional organizations.

Teaching: Incorporates teaching in delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease. Provides information to patient/family with consideration for individual needs. Assess for barriers to learning and motivation. Teaches patient/family to safely take and monitor effects of medications. Prepares a patient/family for prescribed treatment/procedure/discharge. Consults multi-disciplinary team as appropriate to enhance patient/family education. Provides counseling for health behaviors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Candidates with AAS in Nursing who will complete BSN within four years of date of hire will be considered.

Salary Range: $32 - $53.81

Pay Grade: N10

Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical/Hospice/OncologyJoin our Team on A3/C3!## #About the Unit:# A3 (37 beds) and C3 (20 beds) work together to care for a medically complex patient population. Whether it#s oncology or pulmonary patients, those with infections, or patients at end of life, you have the opportunity to develop a solid foundation, hone your skills, gain expertise in various aspects of patient care, and truly make a difference. Every day presents multiple learning opportunities as we work very closely with other nurses, physicians, and other disciplines to provide quality care to our patients and provide you with a tremendous learning path. For those interested, after gaining experience on the unit, becoming chemotherapy certified becomes a potential career advancement option, further expanding one#s skill set.# About our Team:# Our staff on A3/C3 say it best!# They speak of a true sense of teamwork and consider co-workers to be family.# As a result, they take care of each other.# Their philosophy is that working as a team fosters better patient and family interactions, creating an increased level of satisfaction for everyone.# They also speak of the#camaraderie with physicians and leadership, all contributing to a rewarding and gratifying unit.# PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Assessments: Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills that are age specific in all interactions and delivery of nursing care.# Assesses patients# physical/psycho-social status. Analyzes relevant data. Integrates assessment results in care planning, goals and outcomes. Provides for therapeutic interventions based on the continued assessment, prescribed orders and input from other care providers. Provides for adequate pain management, manages IV therapy and administers medications according to critical elements. Provides for patient/colleague/self safety and protection. Communication: Communicates with patients, colleagues, providers, and management in an accurate, considerate, and timely manner. Applies patient specific communication skills in interactions that are culturally sensitive # appropriate to age. Language barriers and sensory # cognitive deficit are accommodated. Provides report that is pertinent, concise using SBAR. Documents in a complete, timely and concise manner. Problem Solving: Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems. Practices within limits of experience/capability. Collects and integrates data from multi sources and seeks assistance/information appropriately. Analyzes data critically in order to support clinical decision making. Displays an ability to solve problems, reason and learn utilizing evidenced based practice. Caring Relationships: Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness, and/or healing. Relationship based care is fostered with patients, their families and co-worker to create a caring and healing environment where pts/their families are the center of caring processes. Initiates non-task related introduction, converses at eye level when able, uses touch as appropriate, keeps patients/families informed, involves patients/families in decision making, anticipate needs, responds to concerns in a timely manner, rounds frequently on the 3 P#s when applicable. Protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Advocates for patients/families including obtaining advanced directives when applicable.# Expedites discharges per guidelines. Time Management: Manages own work and material resources effectively. Delivers organized care by prioritizing care needs and tasks effectively. Positively adapts to changes in patients condition, assignment and expectations. Maintains clean, orderly environment of care. Leadership: Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience. Delegates and/or assigns care that is consistent with role, scope of practice, and abilities of recipient. Provides feedback pertinent to the situation that is positive and/or provides co-workers educational opportunities. Co-ordinates care within the multi-disciplinary team. Manages conflict in capable, effective manner. Actively participates and promotes professional practice by participating on committees, councils, policy development, or professional organizations. Teaching: Incorporates teaching in delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease. Provides information to patient/family with consideration for individual needs. Assess for barriers to learning and motivation. Teaches patient/family to safely take and monitor effects of medications. Prepares a patient/family for prescribed treatment/procedure/discharge. Consults multi-disciplinary team as appropriate to enhance patient/family education. Provides counseling for health behaviors. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Candidates with AAS in Nursing who will complete BSN within four years of date of hire will be considered. Salary Range: $32 - $53.81 Pay Grade: N10 Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location. Join our Team on A3/C3! About the Unit: A3 (37 beds) and C3 (20 beds) work together to care for a medically complex patient population. Whether it's oncology or pulmonary patients, those with infections, or patients at end of life, you have the opportunity to develop a solid foundation, hone your skills, gain expertise in various aspects of patient care, and truly make a difference. Every day presents multiple learning opportunities as we work very closely with other nurses, physicians, and other disciplines to provide quality care to our patients and provide you with a tremendous learning path. For those interested, after gaining experience on the unit, becoming chemotherapy certified becomes a potential career advancement option, further expanding one's skill set. About our Team: Our staff on A3/C3 say it best! They speak of a true sense of teamwork and consider co-workers to be family. As a result, they take care of each other. Their philosophy is that working as a team fosters better patient and family interactions, creating an increased level of satisfaction for everyone. They also speak of the camaraderie with physicians and leadership, all contributing to a rewarding and gratifying unit. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Assessments: Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills that are age specific in all interactions and delivery of nursing care. Assesses patients' physical/psycho-social status. Analyzes relevant data. Integrates assessment results in care planning, goals and outcomes. Provides for therapeutic interventions based on the continued assessment, prescribed orders and input from other care providers. Provides for adequate pain management, manages IV therapy and administers medications according to critical elements. Provides for patient/colleague/self safety and protection. Communication: Communicates with patients, colleagues, providers, and management in an accurate, considerate, and timely manner. Applies patient specific communication skills in interactions that are culturally sensitive &amp; appropriate to age. Language barriers and sensory &amp; cognitive deficit are accommodated. Provides report that is pertinent, concise using SBAR. Documents in a complete, timely and concise manner. Problem Solving: Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems. Practices within limits of experience/capability. Collects and integrates data from multi sources and seeks assistance/information appropriately. Analyzes data critically in order to support clinical decision making. Displays an ability to solve problems, reason and learn utilizing evidenced based practice. Caring Relationships: Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness, and/or healing. Relationship based care is fostered with patients, their families and co-worker to create a caring and healing environment where pts/their families are the center of caring processes. Initiates non-task related introduction, converses at eye level when able, uses touch as appropriate, keeps patients/families informed, involves patients/families in decision making, anticipate needs, responds to concerns in a timely manner, rounds frequently on the 3 P's when applicable. Protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Advocates for patients/families including obtaining advanced directives when applicable. Expedites discharges per guidelines. Time Management: Manages own work and material resources effectively. Delivers organized care by prioritizing care needs and tasks effectively. Positively adapts to changes in patients condition, assignment and expectations. Maintains clean, orderly environment of care. Leadership: Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience. Delegates and/or assigns care that is consistent with role, scope of practice, and abilities of recipient. Provides feedback pertinent to the situation that is positive and/or provides co-workers educational opportunities. Co-ordinates care within the multi-disciplinary team. Manages conflict in capable, effective manner. Actively participates and promotes professional practice by participating on committees, councils, policy development, or professional organizations. Teaching: Incorporates teaching in delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease. Provides information to patient/family with consideration for individual needs. Assess for barriers to learning and motivation. Teaches patient/family to safely take and monitor effects of medications. Prepares a patient/family for prescribed treatment/procedure/discharge. Consults multi-disciplinary team as appropriate to enhance patient/family education. Provides counseling for health behaviors. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Candidates with AAS in Nursing who will complete BSN within four years of date of hire will be considered. Salary Range: $32 - $53.81 Pay Grade: N10 Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location. 

<body><h3>Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health</h3><br/><p>Experienced Nurses# Join our team on our inpatient Mental Health Unit! # About the Unit Our experienced mental health team provides short- term inpatient psychiatric care services that treat many of the psychiatric conditions that come through Saratoga Hospital#s emergency department, including depression, suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and other conditions that may lead to patients being in danger of harming themselves or others. Patients 18 and older can be admitted to our 16- bed inpatient Mental Health Unit here at Saratoga Hospital under the direction of a staff psychiatrist. Following a thorough assessment by a psychiatrist, certified social worker, registered nurses, patients receive comprehensive care in a safe, therapeutic setting dedicated to helping the patient. About our Team The MHU has a collaborative interdisciplinary clinical treatment team which comprise of dedicated Psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners, experienced RNs, and Social Work staff that specialize in mental health conditions as well as addictive behaviors.# MHU has a cohesive treatment team with all members working to contribute to the planning and implementation of individualized care plans that incorporates problems, goals, and objectives that are observable and positive, ensuring that the patient remains the center of care. Our teamwork is focused on solid communication, effectively working together to create a unified approach to share information and solve clinical problems as a team. # PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Assessments: Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills that are age specific in all interactions and delivery of nursing care.# Assesses patients# physical/psycho-social status. Analyzes relevant data. Integrates assessment results in care planning, goals and outcomes. Provides for therapeutic interventions based on the continued assessment, prescribed orders and input from other care providers. Provides for adequate pain management#and administers medications according to critical elements. Provides for patient/colleague/self-safety and protection. # Communication: Communicates with patients, colleagues, providers, and management in an accurate, considerate, and timely manner. Applies patient specific communication skills in interactions that are culturally sensitive # appropriate to age. Language barriers and sensory # cognitive deficit are accommodated. Provides report that is pertinent, concise using SBAR. Documents in a complete, timely and concise manner. # Problem Solving: Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems. Practices within limits of experience/capability. Collects and integrates data from multi sources and seeks assistance/information appropriately. Analyzes data critically in order to support clinical decision making. Displays an ability to solve problems, reason and learn utilizing evidenced based practice. # Caring Relationships: Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness, and/or healing. Relationship based care is fostered with patients, their families and co-worker to create a caring and healing environment where pts/their families are the center of caring processes. Initiates non-task related introduction, converses at eye level when able, uses touch as appropriate, keeps patients/families informed, involves patients/families in decision making, anticipate needs, responds to concerns in a timely manner, rounds frequently on the 3 P#s when applicable. Protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Advocates for patients/families including obtaining advanced directives when applicable.# Expedites discharges per guidelines. Time Management: Manages own work and material resources effectively. Delivers organized care by prioritizing care needs and tasks effectively. Positively adapts to changes in patients condition, assignment and expectations. Maintains clean, orderly environment of care. Leadership: Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience. Delegates and/or assigns care that is consistent with role, scope of practice, and abilities of recipient. Provides feedback pertinent to the situation that is positive and/or provides co-workers educational opportunities. Co-ordinates care within the multi-disciplinary team. Manages conflict in capable, effective manner. Actively participates and promotes professional practice by participating on committees, councils, policy development, or professional organizations. # Teaching: Incorporates teaching in delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease. Provides information to patient/family with consideration for individual needs. Assess for barriers to learning and motivation. Teaches patient/family to safely take and monitor effects of medications. Prepares a patient/family for prescribed treatment/procedure/discharge. Consults multi-disciplinary team as appropriate to enhance patient/family education. Provides counseling for health behaviors. #QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Candidates with an Associate Degree in Nursing will be considered provided they complete Bachelor of Science in Nursing within four years of date of hire. Experience in mental health preferred. Salary Range: $32 - $53.81 Pay Grade: N10 Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.

Experienced Nurses…

Join our team on our inpatient Mental Health Unit!

About the Unit

Our experienced mental health team provides short- term inpatient psychiatric care services that treat many of the psychiatric conditions that come through Saratoga Hospital's emergency department, including depression, suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and other conditions that may lead to patients being in danger of harming themselves or others. Patients 18 and older can be admitted to our 16- bed inpatient Mental Health Unit here at Saratoga Hospital under the direction of a staff psychiatrist. Following a thorough assessment by a psychiatrist, certified social worker, registered nurses, patients receive comprehensive care in a safe, therapeutic setting dedicated to helping the patient.

About our Team

The MHU has a collaborative interdisciplinary clinical treatment team which comprise of dedicated Psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners, experienced RNs, and Social Work staff that specialize in mental health conditions as well as addictive behaviors. MHU has a cohesive treatment team with all members working to contribute to the planning and implementation of individualized care plans that incorporates problems, goals, and objectives that are observable and positive, ensuring that the patient remains the center of care. Our teamwork is focused on solid communication, effectively working together to create a unified approach to share information and solve clinical problems as a team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Assessments: Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills that are age specific in all interactions and delivery of nursing care. Assesses patients' physical/psycho-social status. Analyzes relevant data. Integrates assessment results in care planning, goals and outcomes. Provides for therapeutic interventions based on the continued assessment, prescribed orders and input from other care providers. Provides for adequate pain management and administers medications according to critical elements. Provides for patient/colleague/self-safety and protection.

Communication: Communicates with patients, colleagues, providers, and management in an accurate, considerate, and timely manner. Applies patient specific communication skills in interactions that are culturally sensitive &amp; appropriate to age. Language barriers and sensory &amp; cognitive deficit are accommodated. Provides report that is pertinent, concise using SBAR. Documents in a complete, timely and concise manner.

Problem Solving: Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems. Practices within limits of experience/capability. Collects and integrates data from multi sources and seeks assistance/information appropriately. Analyzes data critically in order to support clinical decision making. Displays an ability to solve problems, reason and learn utilizing evidenced based practice.

Caring Relationships: Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness, and/or healing. Relationship based care is fostered with patients, their families and co-worker to create a caring and healing environment where pts/their families are the center of caring processes. Initiates non-task related introduction, converses at eye level when able, uses touch as appropriate, keeps patients/families informed, involves patients/families in decision making, anticipate needs, responds to concerns in a timely manner, rounds frequently on the 3 P's when applicable. Protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Advocates for patients/families including obtaining advanced directives when applicable. Expedites discharges per guidelines.

Time Management: Manages own work and material resources effectively. Delivers organized care by prioritizing care needs and tasks effectively. Positively adapts to changes in patients condition, assignment and expectations. Maintains clean, orderly environment of care.

Leadership: Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience. Delegates and/or assigns care that is consistent with role, scope of practice, and abilities of recipient. Provides feedback pertinent to the situation that is positive and/or provides co-workers educational opportunities. Co-ordinates care within the multi-disciplinary team. Manages conflict in capable, effective manner. Actively participates and promotes professional practice by participating on committees, councils, policy development, or professional organizations.

Teaching: Incorporates teaching in delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease. Provides information to patient/family with consideration for individual needs. Assess for barriers to learning and motivation. Teaches patient/family to safely take and monitor effects of medications. Prepares a patient/family for prescribed treatment/procedure/discharge. Consults multi-disciplinary team as appropriate to enhance patient/family education. Provides counseling for health behaviors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Candidates with an Associate Degree in Nursing will be considered provided they complete Bachelor of Science in Nursing within four years of date of hire. Experience in mental health preferred.

Salary Range: $32 - $53.81

Pay Grade: N10

Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.

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Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental HealthExperienced Nurses# Join our team on our inpatient Mental Health Unit! # About the Unit Our experienced mental health team provides short- term inpatient psychiatric care services that treat many of the psychiatric conditions that come through Saratoga Hospital#s emergency department, including depression, suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and other conditions that may lead to patients being in danger of harming themselves or others. Patients 18 and older can be admitted to our 16- bed inpatient Mental Health Unit here at Saratoga Hospital under the direction of a staff psychiatrist. Following a thorough assessment by a psychiatrist, certified social worker, registered nurses, patients receive comprehensive care in a safe, therapeutic setting dedicated to helping the patient. About our Team The MHU has a collaborative interdisciplinary clinical treatment team which comprise of dedicated Psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners, experienced RNs, and Social Work staff that specialize in mental health conditions as well as addictive behaviors.# MHU has a cohesive treatment team with all members working to contribute to the planning and implementation of individualized care plans that incorporates problems, goals, and objectives that are observable and positive, ensuring that the patient remains the center of care. Our teamwork is focused on solid communication, effectively working together to create a unified approach to share information and solve clinical problems as a team. # PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Assessments: Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills that are age specific in all interactions and delivery of nursing care.# Assesses patients# physical/psycho-social status. Analyzes relevant data. Integrates assessment results in care planning, goals and outcomes. Provides for therapeutic interventions based on the continued assessment, prescribed orders and input from other care providers. Provides for adequate pain management#and administers medications according to critical elements. Provides for patient/colleague/self-safety and protection. # Communication: Communicates with patients, colleagues, providers, and management in an accurate, considerate, and timely manner. Applies patient specific communication skills in interactions that are culturally sensitive # appropriate to age. Language barriers and sensory # cognitive deficit are accommodated. Provides report that is pertinent, concise using SBAR. Documents in a complete, timely and concise manner. # Problem Solving: Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems. Practices within limits of experience/capability. Collects and integrates data from multi sources and seeks assistance/information appropriately. Analyzes data critically in order to support clinical decision making. Displays an ability to solve problems, reason and learn utilizing evidenced based practice. # Caring Relationships: Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness, and/or healing. Relationship based care is fostered with patients, their families and co-worker to create a caring and healing environment where pts/their families are the center of caring processes. Initiates non-task related introduction, converses at eye level when able, uses touch as appropriate, keeps patients/families informed, involves patients/families in decision making, anticipate needs, responds to concerns in a timely manner, rounds frequently on the 3 P#s when applicable. Protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Advocates for patients/families including obtaining advanced directives when applicable.# Expedites discharges per guidelines. Time Management: Manages own work and material resources effectively. Delivers organized care by prioritizing care needs and tasks effectively. Positively adapts to changes in patients condition, assignment and expectations. Maintains clean, orderly environment of care. Leadership: Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience. Delegates and/or assigns care that is consistent with role, scope of practice, and abilities of recipient. Provides feedback pertinent to the situation that is positive and/or provides co-workers educational opportunities. Co-ordinates care within the multi-disciplinary team. Manages conflict in capable, effective manner. Actively participates and promotes professional practice by participating on committees, councils, policy development, or professional organizations. # Teaching: Incorporates teaching in delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease. Provides information to patient/family with consideration for individual needs. Assess for barriers to learning and motivation. Teaches patient/family to safely take and monitor effects of medications. Prepares a patient/family for prescribed treatment/procedure/discharge. Consults multi-disciplinary team as appropriate to enhance patient/family education. Provides counseling for health behaviors. #QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Candidates with an Associate Degree in Nursing will be considered provided they complete Bachelor of Science in Nursing within four years of date of hire. Experience in mental health preferred. Salary Range: $32 - $53.81 Pay Grade: N10 Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location. Experienced Nurses… Join our team on our inpatient Mental Health Unit! About the Unit Our experienced mental health team provides short- term inpatient psychiatric care services that treat many of the psychiatric conditions that come through Saratoga Hospital's emergency department, including depression, suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and other conditions that may lead to patients being in danger of harming themselves or others. Patients 18 and older can be admitted to our 16- bed inpatient Mental Health Unit here at Saratoga Hospital under the direction of a staff psychiatrist. Following a thorough assessment by a psychiatrist, certified social worker, registered nurses, patients receive comprehensive care in a safe, therapeutic setting dedicated to helping the patient. About our Team The MHU has a collaborative interdisciplinary clinical treatment team which comprise of dedicated Psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners, experienced RNs, and Social Work staff that specialize in mental health conditions as well as addictive behaviors. MHU has a cohesive treatment team with all members working to contribute to the planning and implementation of individualized care plans that incorporates problems, goals, and objectives that are observable and positive, ensuring that the patient remains the center of care. Our teamwork is focused on solid communication, effectively working together to create a unified approach to share information and solve clinical problems as a team. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Assessments: Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills that are age specific in all interactions and delivery of nursing care. Assesses patients' physical/psycho-social status. Analyzes relevant data. Integrates assessment results in care planning, goals and outcomes. Provides for therapeutic interventions based on the continued assessment, prescribed orders and input from other care providers. Provides for adequate pain management and administers medications according to critical elements. Provides for patient/colleague/self-safety and protection. Communication: Communicates with patients, colleagues, providers, and management in an accurate, considerate, and timely manner. Applies patient specific communication skills in interactions that are culturally sensitive &amp; appropriate to age. Language barriers and sensory &amp; cognitive deficit are accommodated. Provides report that is pertinent, concise using SBAR. Documents in a complete, timely and concise manner. Problem Solving: Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems. Practices within limits of experience/capability. Collects and integrates data from multi sources and seeks assistance/information appropriately. Analyzes data critically in order to support clinical decision making. Displays an ability to solve problems, reason and learn utilizing evidenced based practice. Caring Relationships: Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness, and/or healing. Relationship based care is fostered with patients, their families and co-worker to create a caring and healing environment where pts/their families are the center of caring processes. Initiates non-task related introduction, converses at eye level when able, uses touch as appropriate, keeps patients/families informed, involves patients/families in decision making, anticipate needs, responds to concerns in a timely manner, rounds frequently on the 3 P's when applicable. Protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Advocates for patients/families including obtaining advanced directives when applicable. Expedites discharges per guidelines. Time Management: Manages own work and material resources effectively. Delivers organized care by prioritizing care needs and tasks effectively. Positively adapts to changes in patients condition, assignment and expectations. Maintains clean, orderly environment of care. Leadership: Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience. Delegates and/or assigns care that is consistent with role, scope of practice, and abilities of recipient. Provides feedback pertinent to the situation that is positive and/or provides co-workers educational opportunities. Co-ordinates care within the multi-disciplinary team. Manages conflict in capable, effective manner. Actively participates and promotes professional practice by participating on committees, councils, policy development, or professional organizations. Teaching: Incorporates teaching in delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease. Provides information to patient/family with consideration for individual needs. Assess for barriers to learning and motivation. Teaches patient/family to safely take and monitor effects of medications. Prepares a patient/family for prescribed treatment/procedure/discharge. Consults multi-disciplinary team as appropriate to enhance patient/family education. Provides counseling for health behaviors. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Candidates with an Associate Degree in Nursing will be considered provided they complete Bachelor of Science in Nursing within four years of date of hire. Experience in mental health preferred. Salary Range: $32 - $53.81 Pay Grade: N10 Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location. 

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